Senior Product Designer
DuckDuckGo · Israel
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $178,500 / year
- Israel
Job highlights
- Lead impactful product design projects autonomously.
- Solve complex problems for millions of users.
- Collaborate with a privacy-focused team.
- Drive product strategy and user testing.
- Utilize research to inform design decisions.
About the role
About DuckDuckGo
We're DuckDuckGo, the online protection company and a remote-first team of over 300 individuals on a mission to elevate the standard of trust online. Founded in 2008 and profitable since 2014, our annual revenue now exceeds $100 million USD. Millions use our browser (on Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android), our search engine, and our latest offering, Privacy Pro. Our culture thrives on trust, inclusivity, and empowered project management, where each team member owns their projects end-to-end, from scoping and execution to postmortem. If you seek end-to-end ownership, you've found your place.
Your Team and Role
In this role, you will collaborate with team members at all levels to identify and solve problems across our current product offering. You will also pioneer new solutions as we build out the privacy layer for the Internet. This is an opportunity to enhance our products by exploring and testing concepts that improve overall user experience and increase delight, while appealing to a broader audience.
Leveraging your hands-on design skills, you will autonomously lead highly impactful projects that scale to millions of users. From ideation to execution, you will assess ambiguous problems, propose high-impact solutions, and execute them against defined success criteria. You will have a voice in all product-related design decisions and the chance to work on a team dedicated to our ethical, privacy-by-design approach. Learn more about Design at DuckDuckGo on our blog: https://spreadprivacy.com/ethical-by-design/
About You
- 6+ years of experience in product design roles, including 2+ years in senior-level design positions at significant global consumer brands.
- Proficiency in managing projects of varying complexity, from proposal through execution and release, while working transparently and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
- A knack for pushing creative limits while solving challenging design problems and delivering on delight, craft, and exceptional quality.
- Ability to communicate visual and interaction recommendations with high-quality mockups, prototypes, and clear rationale.
- Accustomed to applying agentic solutions into daily project management and design execution workflows to accelerate and improve work quality.
- Ability to write creative briefs that clearly define and communicate project goals, rationale, and success metrics.
- Proficiency in research and experimentation, leveraging both qualitative and quantitative data to drive decisions.
- Skills to manage ambiguity, tackle vague problems, propose innovative solutions, and execute them with a focus on metrics.
- Ability to take initiative in generating ideas and carrying them forward with urgency and discretion, while working openly and collaboratively.
- Willingness to apply experience and expertise in educating, guiding, and supporting others, serving as a steward to maintain execution quality.
- Experience participating in multiple areas of the product process, including prioritization, strategy, and user testing.
Compensation
$178,500 USD annually and stock options. Compensation is identical within professional levels, regardless of geographic location or team. Our compensation structure is transparent across the organization.
Note: Eligibility for company-sponsored health benefits is limited to team members based in the United States. This program does not extend to team members located in other countries.
Our Team Member Support Guide details how we prioritize your wellbeing, including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.
Hiring Process
We believe hiring is a two-way street. Learn how we help you get to know DuckDuckGo, envision your future role, and discover more about our hiring process.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DuckDuckGo is committed to equal work opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, caste, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a medical condition or disability, please email careers@duckduckgo.com.
Please Note That
- You’ll be required to attend meetings on camera via video conferencing.
- Expect to travel at least twice a year for an all-hands meetup and a team retreat (each around 4-5 days). Attendance is strongly encouraged.
- While we offer flexible work arrangements with no core hours, expect an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week.
- A successful candidate must pass a background check.
- By applying, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. Providing false information may lead to adverse actions.
Disclosure Statement: Use of AI in Hiring Process
We utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in reviewing and summarizing job applications and test projects. AI helps us flag potentially fraudulent applications, analyze applicant experience, and streamline our selection process. All final hiring decisions are made by our human hiring team, who consider AI insights alongside other factors. For questions about AI usage, please reach out to us. By submitting your application, you consent to the use of AI in our review process. If you request an alternative selection process, contact careers@duckduckgo.com.
Key skills/competency
- Product Design
- User Experience (UX) Design
- Interaction Design
- Visual Design
- Prototyping
- User Research
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Project Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Design Strategy
Skills & topics
- Product Designer
- UX Designer
- UI Designer
- Design
- User Experience
- Interaction Design
- Visual Design
- Prototyping
- User Research
- Remote Work
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6+ years of product design experience, including senior-level work at global consumer brands, and emphasize project management skills.
- Showcase your portfolio: Prepare high-quality mockups, prototypes, and rationale that demonstrate your ability to push creative limits and deliver exceptional quality.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Provide examples of successful cross-functional teamwork and your ability to educate and guide others.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with research, experimentation, and managing ambiguity, showcasing how you propose and execute innovative solutions.
- Understand our culture: Research DuckDuckGo's commitment to privacy, trust, and inclusivity to align your application with their values.
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Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What does a Senior Product Designer at DuckDuckGo do?
- As a Senior Product Designer at DuckDuckGo, you'll lead impactful projects from ideation to execution, solve complex design problems for millions of users, and contribute to the privacy layer of the internet. You'll collaborate with a cross-functional team, leverage research and experimentation to drive decisions, and have a voice in all product design choices.
- What is the expected experience level for this Senior Product Designer role at DuckDuckGo?
- DuckDuckGo is seeking candidates with at least 6 years of product design experience, including a minimum of 2 years in senior-level design positions at significant global consumer brands. This ensures you have a strong foundation in the field and have successfully navigated complex projects.
- How does DuckDuckGo approach product design and innovation?
- DuckDuckGo emphasizes an ethical, privacy-by-design approach. Designers are encouraged to explore and test concepts that improve user experience and delight, while addressing complex and sometimes vague problems with innovative, high-impact solutions driven by research and experimentation.
- What is the compensation for a Senior Product Designer at DuckDuckGo?
- The annual compensation for this role is $178,500 USD, along with stock options. Compensation is transparent and consistent across professional levels, irrespective of geographic location or team.
- Is this a remote position at DuckDuckGo?
- Yes, DuckDuckGo is a remote-first company. While offering flexible work arrangements with no core hours, an average full-time commitment of 40 hours per week is expected. Travel is required twice a year for an all-hands meetup and a team retreat.
- What are the benefits for a Senior Product Designer at DuckDuckGo?
- Benefits include stock options and a transparent compensation structure. For US-based employees, company-sponsored health benefits are provided. The company also offers support for wellbeing, including paid parental leave, office setup, and co-working allowances.
- How does DuckDuckGo use AI in its hiring process for the Senior Product Designer role?
- DuckDuckGo uses AI to assist in reviewing and summarizing applications and test projects, helping to flag potential fraud and streamline the selection process. However, all final hiring decisions are made by the human hiring team, who consider AI insights alongside other factors.